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Relaxed Scene Experience Essay

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B) Relaxed Scene Experience 1) Authoritarian: This is also a technique I have personally used to reduce stress, anxiety and anger. Anytime I am having a difficult day, I can go to my happy place, where I can be safe and secure from daily hassles. I was feeling confident that this induction would assist the individual in relaxing and focusing her attention. I suggested that “sometime in your life you have experienced the majesty of the ocean”. “You feel calm and relaxed as ocean breeze blows softly against your face”. The individual closed her eyes, relaxed visibly, with a small smile on her lips. After the induction the individual stated during the induction she could almost smell the salt water. Permissive: I was amazed at how easy the inductions were to perform. I suggested to the individual “sometime in your life, you have experienced being near the ocean”. “If you wish, you can feel calm and relaxed as the ocean breeze blows softly against your face”. The individual visibly relaxed, with a small smile on her face. After the induction stated that she could smell …show more content…

I am beginning to see why the clinician’s demeanor can be so important in convincing the individual to believe in the value of hypnosis. I suggested to the individual “find an interesting spot on the wall behind me that is of particular interest to you”. “Gently drop your head until you are looking up at the spot”. “As you continue to look at the spot your eyes become tired”. The individual looked upward towards a point on the wall. After a few minutes she began to blink and then slowly close her eyes. After the induction the individual stated that she had been hypnotized before and therefore realized that my suggestions were meant to cause her to close her eyes. Her past experience with hypnosis allowed her to follow the underlying intent of my

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